Job Details

Forklift Operator

West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center, a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a highly motivated and safety driven Forklift Operator to work at our Transfer Station in Vancouver, WA. Pay range is $27-$29/HR DOE. Schedule is Monday - Friday. Shift is 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM with some overtime as needed. Safety Sensitive: Yes. Qualified candidates must have Forklift operating experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift or other equipment as needed.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment.
• Yard and facility maintenance including debris and clean up.
• Spotting Trucks.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Specific duties can change on the daily basis as operation needs change.
• Working outside in all weather conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
• Ability to perform a physically demanding job at times with no helpers.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules that are set forth promotes the company's safety standards; work with a sense of honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent. Basic knowledge of computer skills. Pre-employment requirements for this safety sensitive position include drug panel screening & criminal background check.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time off
• 401k Program
• Year Round Full Time Stable work

Washington wage range for this position is $27.00-$29.00/HR